12-YR-OLD GIRL EXPOSES FATHER: ‘He serially raped me, aborted my 4-month-old pregnancy’
THE people of Immringi community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are in shock following the allegation of incestuous relationship between a middle aged man, Bamekpa, and his 12 year old daughter (names withheld).
FUEL SHORTAGE: Beyond the diction, sentiment
THE mixed reactions that had trailed the statement by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, to the effect that the current fuel scarcity would end in May, offer an opportunity for constructive introspection.
Fulani attacks: Christian Elders, Okonkwo carpet FG over inaction
THE National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has expressed displeasure over Federal Government’s inability to stem the ongoing carnage and destruction being perpetrated against local communities across the country by Fulani herdsmen.
Kemi Afolabi set to shoot 1,000 all-female cast movie, ‘M’odorisa’
Beautiful and talented actress, Kemi Afolabi, is ready to sail uncharted terrain with her forthcoming movie, ‘M’odorisa.’The historical movie will feature 1,000 all-female cast made up mostly of upcoming actresses, and some major faces like Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje), Peju Ogunmola, Tayo Odueke, Kemi Afolabi, among others.
Buhari’s business is to make his team buy into his vision – Olugbodi
Peeved with the call for another economic conference in Nigeria, Yinka Olugbodi, the chief consultant, Team Building International (TBI), a training and development organisation, in a chat, reiterates the need for President Muhamadu Buhari to engage his presidential team through management retreat in order to achieve the change he envisages
How selective is Buhari’s anti-corruption war?
During the 2015 electioneering period, it was easy to see how corruption was established as Nigeria’s most intractable problem. Hence, the then opposition party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) vowed to deal with it head-long, if voted into office. Many people believed that the party could in reality fulfil its promise because of the antecedents of its flag bearer, General Muhammadu Buhari. In fact, many of those who opposed Buhari were ignored because they were seen by the public as corrupt officials who feared the likelihood of the exposure of their corrupt practices. Having won the election against that backdrop, one would expect that Buhari’s anti-corruption war would be fierce and that it would in turn be appreciated by all. Today, the situation is inexplicably shifting as those being interrogated have succeeded in convincing some people that the war is selective. Almost on a daily basis now, the criticism is getting louder as corruption is fighting back with groups being mobilized to condemn the policy
